Which way do you have to move the decimal point when converting a percent to a decimal?
(Left or Right)
LEFT!
If this Adidas t-shirt is $20 and the sales tax is 5%, how much is the tax amount?
What is 5% of $20?
Step 1: Convert 5% to a decimal (0.05)
Step 2: Multiply the price by decimal ($20 x 0.05)
5% of $20 = $1.00
True or False:
You pay more when you use a coupon.
False!
You pay LESS when you use a coupon!
True or False:
50% off is the same as half price.
True!
50% = Half!
True or False:
A $5 off coupon and a 5% off coupon are the same thing.
False!
It depends on the value of the item you are buying.
How many places do you have to move the decimal point to the left when converting a percent to a decimal?
2 places!
If this North Face jacket is $120 and the sales tax is 6%, how much is the tax amount?
What is 6% of $120?
Step 1: Convert 6% to a decimal (0.06)
Step 2: Multiply the price by decimal ($120 x 0.06)
6% of $120 = $7.20
I have this coupon:
Can I use it to buy a $20 shirt and get the shirt for free?
No!
You must spend at least $48 to use the coupon.
I found this coupon in my closet, can I still use it?
No!
The coupon is expired!
It was only valid from 2/15/2019 to 2/18/2019.
I have a $10 off coupon for Macy's and a 10% off coupon for JC Penney. Where should I buy this $25 Luigi t-shirt to save more money?
Macy's: $25 - $10 = $15
JC Penney: $25 - $2.50 = $22.50
You would save more money at Macy's!
Convert 95% into a decimal.
95% = 0.95
If this Bape hoodie is $95 and the sales tax is 7%, what is the total cost of the hoodie with tax?
Step 1: Convert 7% to a decimal (0.07)
Step 2: Multiply the price by decimal ($95 x 0.07 = $6.65)
Step 3: Add price and tax amount ($95 + $6.65 = $101.65)
The total cost of this Bape hoodie with tax is $101.65
Original Price - Dollar Off = New Discounted Price
$28 - $7 = $21
If the price of this Jordan t-shirt is $35, how much would you save if you have a 10% off coupon?
What is 10% of $35?
Step 1: Convert 10% to a decimal (0.10)
Step 2: Multiply the price by decimal ($35 x 0.10)
10% of $35 = $3.50
You would save $3.50 on a $35 t-shirt if you had a 10% off coupon.
I have a $20 off coupon for Foot Locker and a 20% off coupon for the Adidas store. Where should I buy these $430 Yeezys to save more money?
Foot Locker: $430 - $20 = $410
Adidas Store: $430 - $86 = $344
*$430 x 0.20 = $86
You would save more money at the Adidas Store!
Convert 250% into a decimal.
250% = 2.50
If this Super Mario t-shirt is $25 and the sales tax is 8.5%, what is the total cost of the t-shirt with tax?
Step 1: Convert 8.5% to a decimal (0.085)
Step 2: Multiply the price by decimal ($25 x 0.085 = $2.125) *rounds up to $2.13
Step 3: Add price and tax amount ($25 + $2.13 = $27.13)
The total cost of this Super Mario t-shirt with tax is $27.13
If this Iron Man t-shirt cost $30 and you have a coupon for $5 off, what is the new discounted price?
Original Price - Dollar Off = New Discounted Price
$30 - $5 = $25
If the price of this Puma hoodie is $75, how much would you save if you have a 15% off coupon?
What is 15% of $75?
Step 1: Convert 15% to a decimal (0.15)
Step 2: Multiply the price by decimal ($75 x 0.15)
15% of $75 = $11.25
You would save $11.25 on a $75 hoodie if you had a 15% off coupon.
I have a $30 off coupon for Target and a 15% off coupon for Best Buy. Where should I buy these $275 Beats headphones to save more money?
Target: $275 - $30 = $245
Best Buy: $275 - $41.25 = $233.75
*$275 x 0.15 = $41.25
You would save more money at Best Buy!
Convert 6% into a decimal.
6% = 0.06
If the North Face gloves are $35 and the North Face hat is $25. What is the total cost of the gloves and hat with 8.875% tax?
Step 1: Add prices together ($35 + $25 = $60)
Step 2: Convert 8.875% to a decimal (0.08875)
Step 3: Multiply the price by decimal ($60 x 0.08875 = $5.325) *rounds up to $5.33
Step 3: Add price and tax amount ($60 + $5.33 = $65.33)
The total cost of the North Face gloves and hat with tax is $65.33
If these Jordans cost $150 and you have a coupon for $20 off, what is the new discounted price?
Original Price - Dollar Off = New Discounted Price
$150 - $20 = $130
What is the Sale Price of the $200 Knicks jersey if you have a 25% off coupon?
Step 1: Convert 25% to a decimal (0.25)
Step 2: Multiply the price by decimal ($200 x 0.25 = $50)
Step 3: Subtract discount from original price ($200 - $50 = $150)
If you have a 25% off coupon for a $200 jersey, the sale price would be $150!
I have a $5 off coupon for Target and a 20% off coupon for Macy's. Where should I buy this $25 Naruto t-shirt to save more money?
Target: $25 - $5 = $20
Macy's: $25 - $5 = $20
*$25 x 0.20 = $5.00
It cost the same at both stores with the different coupons!